Seasonal Flowers & Plants
Mulch has to be replaced with each new growing season, so it can be a bit of a pain to maintain. River rock can be used as a long-term substitute for mulch around your preferred seasonal plants. Just make sure to place durable landscaping fabric down first. These decorative rocks also look really good when combined with colorful flowers, such as:
• Marigolds of varying hues of yellow and gold
• Geraniums, which come in a dazzling array of colors and species
• Zinnias if you prefer vibrant colors to provide contrast for your river rocks
• Begonias and petunias, which are also available in many different colors
Evergreen Shrubs & Trees
River rock always looks great regardless of what’s going on with the weather, so you may prefer to use it around living things with the same ability. We’re talking about evergreens here. These are trees and shrubs that continue to produce leaves and needles year-round. You may prefer to combine a choice such as polished black river rock with evergreens around the front of your home or near entryways to maintain a consistent appearance throughout the year.
Pavers & Gravel
If you have areas already covered with landscaping pavers or gravel, river rocks such as snow white pebbles can be used to create an attractive contrast. Another option is to use river rocks as a border in areas filled in with pavers or gravel.
Backyard Fountains
Water features such as fountains can enhance the overall aesthetics of a backyard space. River rock works well with fountains by serving as a bridge to the surrounding grass. You can even pile these stones around the fountain in a decorative way or create a rock-based stairway.
Driveway Cement
It doesn’t have to be one or the other with cement and river rock, at least when we’re talking about driveways. What you can do is combine these two materials by blending river rock in with cement. The result is added durability with an appealing visual addition to the surface area. You can do the same thing with cement for sidewalks and walkways on your property.
Grass or Artificial Turf
While certainly appealing, green areas can be somewhat mundane if there’s not too much visual contrast in your exterior spaces. What you can do in situations like this is use river rock to create borders or incorporate various patterns around areas with grass. This also applies to artificial turf meant to mimic the look of real grass.
Other Rocks & Stones
River rock also works well with many other stones, beach pebbles, and decorative rocks. In fact, it’s really easy to mix and match with either what you already have in place or any other landscaping stones and decorative rocks that catch your eye.
For advice on designing your landscape with decorative river rocks and beach pebbles, reach out to the experts at RS&P Rocks Stones & Pebbles, a premier landscape rock and supply superstore. We specialize in drought-tolerant landscaping materials, including a variety of Mexican beach pebbles and river rock. To learn how we can help you enhance the look of your lawn, call us today at (866) 380-0580.
